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The European Central Bank considers multiple interest rate cuts to boost the economy amidst global uncertainties.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday finished little changed, down by -0.01%. Friday’s rally in the S&P 500 to a new record high curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, lower T-note yields on Friday undercut the dollar. Comments from New York Fed President Williams were negative for the...

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.36%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.24%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.84%. Stocks this morning are moderately lower on some disappointing...

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are up +0.58%, and the Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are up +0.65%. Stock index futures this morning are trading higher on positive earnings news from McDonald’s and Western Digital, along with M&A activity. McDonald’s is up more than...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.07% and posted a 10-1/4 month high. Strength in the U.S. labor market supported the dollar after Aug JOLTS job openings unexpectedly rose. Also, hawkish comments Tuesday from Cleveland Fed President Mester and Atlanta Fed President Bostic pushed the 10-year T-note...

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.16%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.95%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.34%. Stocks this morning are sharply lower, with the S&P...

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are down -0.61%, and the Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are down -0.76%. Stock index futures this morning are moderately lower, weighed down by rising bond yields. Comments late Monday from Cleveland Fed President Mester pushed bond yields higher...